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Text the show Emily is a drummer based in Herftordshire. Her credits include artists like The Darkness, Bryan Ferry, Kim Wilde, and the Thompson Twins. Amongst many other things we discussed discovering drum videos, validation and diversification as a self-employed musician.  I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Here we are, in session with Emily Dolan Davies. (Recorded 17th Novembe...

Text the show Tina is a keyboard player and violinist based in London. Her credits include artists like Maisie Peters, Roger Taylor, and Clean Bandit. Amongst many other things, we discussed Tina’s west end debut at 4 years old, feeling accepted, and what happens between tours. (Recorded 14th November 2023) Support the show Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove Subscribe to support the show - https...

Text the show Paul is a guitarist based in Australia.  His credits include artists like Raye, Jess Glynne, Gabrielle and Jazmine Sullivan.  Amongst many other things, we discussed growing up in church, making the move to London, and having high standards as a young musician.  (Recorded November 10th 2023) Support the show Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove Subscribe to support the show - https:/...

Text the show Today’s guest is Matt Ingram. Matt is a drummer and producer based in London. His credits include artists like Laura Marling, Jake Bugg, Tom Odell, and Lianne La Havas. Amongst many other things, we discussed growing up in a pub, encouraging young musicians, being present on stage, and music as an identity. (Recorded 3rd November 2023) Support the show Follow me on Instagram - @nateg...

Text the show Today’s guest is Luke Higgins.  Luke is a guitarist based in Surrey. His credits include artists like Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, Lulu and James Arthur. Amongst many other things, we discussed Oasis, rockstar dreams, and having talented friends. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did (Recorded October 31st 2023) Support the show Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove Su...

Text the show Today’s guest is Ryan Haberfield. Ryan is a guitarist based in Bridgend, south Wales. His credits include artists like Jessie J, Tinie Tempah, Mel C, and Liam Payne.  Amongst many other things, we discussed the ups and downs of music college, adjusting one’s dream, and the importance of diversification for musicians.  I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! (Recorded 24th...

Text the show Today’s guest is Luke Harris. Luke is a drummer based in Oxfordshire. His credits include artists like Tricky, Wretch 32, Ms Dynamite and The Brand New Heavies. Amongst many other things, we discussed not living in London any more, anxiety, and the difference between being a talented kid and a talented adult. I’ve known Luke for ages, but we haven’t spoken in a while. This was a grea...

Text the show Today’s guest is Adam Betts. Adam is a drummer based in Folkestone. His credits include artists like Goldie, Pulp, Jarvis, and Squarepusher He’s also played on film and video game soundtracks like Loki and Suicide Squad.   Amongst many other things, we discussed recording one’s playing, the benefits of a varied musical upbringing, and the challenges of live drum ’n bass.  Please cons...

Text the show Yves is a bass player based in London. His credits include artists like Lianne La Havas, Sinead Harnett, Jose James, and Oh Wonder. Amongst many other things, we discussed not going to Berklee, playing in metal bands, checking out the influences of an artist, and finding the joy in playing. I’ve known Yves for years, but we’ve not spoken in a long time, so this was a great way to cat...

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Text the show Today’s guest is Karl Vanden Bossche. Karl is a percussionist based near London. His credits include Gorillaz, Mark Ronson, Steve Winwood and Maxwell. Amongst many other things we discussed growing up listening to reggae and soul, discovering the world of percussion, prioritising instruments, and supporting the artist and the song.  I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did....

Text the show Today’s guest is Jake Reed. Jake is a drummer based in LA. His credits include Katy Perry, Seth Macfarlane and Bob Mintzer. He’s also recorded on several TV and film soundtracks including “The Old Man”, “Queer As Folk (reboot)” and Cobra Kai. Amongst many other things, we discussed growing up in Kansas City, studying with Peter Erskine, learning through teaching, and dealing with the...

Text the show No guest today. Just a kind of experiment.  About 6 weeks ago I did a gig on BVs for a singer called Will Young. I wanted to document the experience a little, so decided to record a bunch of voicenotes describing the process of learning the songs, rehearsals and some of the insecurities I felt going in to a new musical environment and doing something I'd never done before. I&apo...

Text the show Dishan is a bass player based in London. His credits include Westlife, Jess Glynne, Leona Lewis and Kylie Minogue. Amongst many other things, we discussed growing up in Sri Lanka and Australia, listening to rap music as a kid, music as an identity, and dealing with anxiety. Dish and I couldn’t remember if we’d ever actually met, but we’ve certainly spoken here and there over the year...

Text the show Today’s guest is Diego Rodriguez. Diego is a bass player based in London. His credits include artists like Dionne Warwick, Lulu, James Arthur, Mahalia and Nik Kershaw.  Amongst many other things, we discussed Diego’s early life in Colombia, the importance of groove, moving to the UK for music college, and learning songs quickly. I’ve known Diego for a long time, but we haven’t spoken...

Text the show Today’s guest is James Wyatt. James is a keyboard player and MD based in London. His credits include Eliza, Lianne La Havas, Zara Larsson and George Ezra. Amongst other things, we discussed growing up as a multi-instrumentalist, saying yes, the role of MD, and choosing gigs to go and watch.  I’ve known James for a decade or so, but haven’t spoken to him in a while, so this was a nice...

Text the show Today’s guest is Liv Thompson. Liv is a bass played based in the UK. Her credits include Raye, Cat Burns, Becky Hill and Zara Larsson. Amongst other things, we spoke about her early musical memories, function gigs, mental health, and getting thrown in at the deep end on big gigs. I’ve never met Liv before, so this was a great way to get to know all about her and her musical journey. ...

Text the show Naomi is a singer based in London. Her credits include Dua Lipa, Jessie Ware, Ella Eyre and Jorja Smith. Amongst other things, we discussed growing up with loud music in the house, the benefits of joining a musical ensemble at a young age, mental health, and learning about the business side of the industry. We had a wifi problem early on, but it gets resolved and the rest of the conv...

Text the show Today’s guest is Tom Meadows. Tom is a drummer based in London. His credits include Duffy, Girls Aloud, Will Young and Kylie Minogue. Amongst many other things we discussed the joy of teaching, auditions, and the reasons for playing music in the first place.  I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. (Recorded May 5th 2023) Support the show Follow me on Instagram - @nategro...

Text the show Ginger is a drummer originally from London, but now lives in Nashville.  His credits include Sam Smith, Westlife, Lianne La Havas, Olly Murs and Jessie J. Amongst other things, we discussed Ginger’s early introduction to playing drums at church, learning to strip back one’s playing to serve the song, auditions, and the importance of the social side of the job. I hope you enjoy our co...

Text the show No guest today. I thought it’d be fun to put together a collection of everybody’s answers to Nate’s Eight so far.  I really enjoyed editing this as it gave me a chance to revisit some episodes I hadn’t heard for months. There are some great answers! Also, I noticed I tend to say “beautiful” at the end of almost every one. I had no idea!  Anyway, as usual, please consider leaving a ra...

Text the show Hazel is a singer based in London. Her credits include artists like Tom Jones, Kylie Minogue, Tina Turner and Jamiroquai. Amongst other things, we discussed Hazel’s “fast track” journey in to the industry, the importance of sleep for singers, function gigs, and doing your best to make sure the overall performance is the best it can be.  As usual, please consider leaving a nice rating...

Text the show Dave is a bass player based in London. His list of credits includes artist like Spice Girls, Beverley Knight, Professor Green and Lulu. Amongst many other things, we discussed how it felt to tick off a bucket list venue, how to welcome anxiety and use it to your advantage, preparation, and how to deal with the occasional mistake. In other news, I’ll be taking a week or two off after...

Text the show Mark is a drummer based in London. His credits include Ed Sheeran, Tom Jones, Leona Lewis, Olly Murs and Pixie Lott. He’s also worked on film soundtracks such as This Is England and Rocketman.  When he’s not behind the drums, you’ll likely find Mark out on the boat working for the RNLI. We didn’t really discuss this during our chat, but it’s certainly a very admirable thing to be doi...

Text the show No guest today. I’d planned on doing an episode where I answer questions from listeners, however, I thought it might be fun to answer some questions from some previous pod guests before then.  Before we get into the questions, please do consider leaving a rating or review. It really helps people find the podcast, and helps shine a light on these great musicians. Right - here we go… S...